Responsible Parties | United Nations Development Programme

1.0	Steps Identify project activities to be provided by a responsible party.	Responsible Party Project Manager	Template/Guideline	Explanatory Notes
2.0	Steps Select a suitable responsible party using the appropriate method.	Responsible Party Project Manager	Template/Guideline	Explanatory Notes
3.0	Steps Screen the selected responsible party and complete any required capacity assessments instructed by the PCAT.	Responsible Party Project Manager	Template/Guideline The PCAT tool is a macro excel file which contains macros. To complete the download of the PCAT, please follow the quick guide under the explanatory notes. Partner Capacity Assessment tool Download	Explanatory Notes Partners’ capacities are assessed through the Partner Capacity Assessment Tool, which assesses the partner management and other capacities. The PCAT is completed for any implementing partner other than UN agencies. (Quick Guide to Downloading the PCAT). Financial capacities are assessed through the HACT micro-assessment if more than $150,000 is expected to be transferred in one year.
4.0	Steps Sign standard agreement with the responsible parties.	Responsible Party Project Manager	Template/Guideline Standard LOA between UNDP and a Government Ministry/Institution/IGO on the implementation of a project when UNDP serves as implementing partner Download Contract Face Sheet (Goods and/or Services) for Goods/Services for/to UNDP Download CSO - For collaborative advantage, competitive, and quality-based fixed budget selection as a Responsible Party - RPA Download UN Agency to UN Agency Transfer Agreement Download	Explanatory Notes